Sustainability

We have identified and categorised our stakeholders with a clear objective: to listen, engage and collaborate effectively, creating shared value for all. We recognise nature as a silent stakeholder within society, acknowledging the deep interlinkage between people and the natural world.

The interests of both nature and society are considered through active engagement with NGOs and other relevant organisations. ASN Bank takes these stakeholder interests into account when formulating or adapting its strategy and business model. The insights gathered from our stakeholders serve as valuable input for our double materiality assessment, which in turn informs our strategic review activities. This process may lead to refinements in our strategy and sustainability efforts, including our strategic (sustainability) KPIs and targets.

For more information on ASN Bank's approach to stakeholder dialogue on sustainability, please refer to the paragraph 'Our Stakeholders' in the 'Sustainability Statements' section of our Annual Report..

ASN Bank's sustainability policy is set out in policy documents. These provide practical tools for making decisions about our investments and financing.

Sustainability research

We investigate whether countries, organizations and companies meet the sustainability criteria. This research process is described in a manual.

Policy documents per pillar

For each pillar of the sustainability policy – human rights, climate and biodiversity – there is a policy document. 

Policy documents on sectors and sustainable topics

The sustainability criteria for human rights, climate and biodiversity have a different impact on different sectors. That is why we have further elaborated these pillars for various sectors, available in Dutch only. We also have policies on other topics that we consider important.

In our daily actions and relationships with suppliers, business partners, customers and society, we adhere to internationally recognised guidelines.

We have signed the ten principles of the UN Global Compact and comply with the standards of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the OECD.

Our integrated annual report provides a comprehensive summary of our progress.
In the context of Corporate Responsibility we are also part of knowledge networks and actively engage with partners, NGOs and society. We can thus share our knowledge and ideas and learn from other companies and partners.

We set great store by engagement

• World Savings Banks Institute (WSBI) / European Savings Banks Group (ESBG)
• Dutch Banking Association (NVB)
• MVO Nederland (CSR Netherlands) – partner in this network organisation for large companies
• Equator Principles (2009)
• UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (1994)
• Global Organisational Stakeholder

Memberships ASN Beleggingsinstellingen Beheer

• Principles for Responisble Investment (2010)
• VBDO (1996)
• NpM Platform
• Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) (2017)

Commitments ASN Bank

IMVO Bankenconvenant, UN Global Compact, OESO-richtlijnen, Principles of Responsible Banking, Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF), Platform Living Wage Financials (PLWF), Nationaal Klimaatcommitment.

Download the Green Funding Framework 2025 here.

Please refer to the Green Bonds page on our website for more information and reports.

Please refer to the Results & Presentations page on our website for all our financial reports, such as Annual Reports and Pillar 3 Reports.